Kwangsin Vege Corner Food Court

Let's start with the positive aspects of my review: 1. Kwangsin Vegetable Food Court is easy to locate if you know where to look. It is situated in the basement of Dataran Maybank, a large building with the prominent Maybank logo at the intersection of Jalan Maarof and Jalan Bangsar from Jalan Ara. To access it, you need to turn onto the side lane off Jalan Maarof, then take the stairs next to Gloria Jean Coffee Restaurant. 2. The food at Kwangsin Vege Food Court is truly delicious. Among the many vegetarian mixed rice options in Kuala Lumpur, this is definitely one of the best as all the dishes taste fantastic. Additionally, they are completely vegan and do not use eggs or dairy products in their food. Despite these positives, I can only give this restaurant a 3-star review due to issues with their service and business ethics. I can overlook the fact that when I asked in English which of their dishes are vegan with no eggs or milk, I received a dismissive response and no clear answer. Similarly, when my wife asked the same question in Chinese, she was met with silence. Only when she rephrased the question in Chinese and insisted on an answer did she receive a half-hearted confirmation. Furthermore, the pricing of the food was misleading. I expected to pay around 8 RM for my dish, but was charged 20 RM without any explanation or justification. This makes Kwangsin Vegetable Food Court the most expensive vegetarian mixed rice I have ever had in Malaysia. In my two years of living in Malaysia, I have frequented many food courts, most of which were not vegetarian. However, all of them have been honest, friendly, and accommodating when preparing vegan meals for me. It is disheartening that my first negative experience occurred at a vegan restaurant.

Maybank is the perfect spot for vegans looking for a variety of delicious options. It's convenient and offers a wide selection of vegan dishes. If I ever forget to bring my own food, this is definitely where I'll be heading! However, parking can be a bit challenging for those driving.

1) Kwangsin Vege Eating dish is not difficult to find once you know where to look. It is located in the basement of Dataran Maybank, a large building with the Maybank logo at the intersection of Jalan Maarof and Jalan Bangsar from Jalan Ara. You need to turn off Jalan Maarof onto the side road, then take the stairs next to Gloria Jean Coffee restaurant. 2) Dining at Kwangsin Vege Food Corner is truly enjoyable. I have been to many vegetarian mixed rice places in Kuala Lumpur, and this is definitely one of the better ones. All the dishes I tried tasted delicious. Additionally, they are completely vegan and do not use eggs or dairy products in their food. So why only a 3-star rating for this wonderful restaurant? The answer is simple - service and business ethics. I can overlook the fact that when I asked in English which of their dishes are vegan and contain no eggs or dairy, I received a dismissive response. However, when my wife asked the same question in Chinese, she was met with silence. Only after rephrasing the question in Chinese did they reluctantly confirm that all their dishes are indeed egg and dairy-free. This lack of communication was disappointing. Furthermore, when I paid for two mixed rice dishes and expected a price of around 10-13 RM, I was shocked to find out that they were actually 20 RM each, making them the most expensive vegetarian mixed rice dishes I have ever had in Malaysia. During my two years in Malaysia, I have eaten at many restaurants (most of them non-vegetarian) and have always encountered honest and friendly people who were happy to accommodate my vegan diet. It saddens me that my experience at a vegan restaurant was not as positive.

This restaurant is a fantastic option for vegans in Maybank. It is convenient and offers a wide variety of vegan dishes. If I don't have food with me, this is definitely where I will come! Keep in mind that it may be difficult to find parking if you are driving.

Let's start with the positive aspects of my review: 1 Kwangsin Vege Food court is easy to locate once you know where to look. It is situated in the basement of Dataran Maybank, a large building with the prominent Maybank logo at the intersection of Jalan Maarof and Jalan Bangsar, coming from Jalan Ara. To find it, you need to exit Jalan Maarof onto the side lane, then walk down the stairs next to Gloria Jean Coffee restaurant. 2 The food at Kwangsin Vege Food corner is truly delicious. I have visited many vegetarian mixed rice places in Kuala Lumpur, and this is definitely one of the best. All the dishes I tried were tasty. Additionally, they claim to be entirely vegan and do not use eggs or dairy products in their food. So why do I only give this excellent restaurant a 3-star rating? The reason is the service and business ethics. I can accept that the response to my friendly inquiry in English about which dishes are vegan and do not contain eggs or dairy was met with a dismissive snort, a shake of the head, and a return to the kitchen (which could be a language barrier issue). However, when my wife asked the same question in Chinese, she only received a long stare and no answer. It was only when she rephrased the question in Chinese to ask, "Excuse me, can you confirm that all your food is free of eggs and dairy?" that she received a somewhat hesitant nod and a monosyllabic "yes." While it is understandable that patrons of this restaurant should be informed beforehand and not ask foolish questions, I was taken aback when I paid for two dishes of mixed rice (as seen in the picture) and expected a price in the range of 10-13 RM. My wife's plate had about the same amount as the lady before her, who paid 3.50 RM, but my plate had more items on it, so I was expecting a price like 8 RM. When the lady took my 20 RM note and gestured for me to move along, I started to feel disappointed. My wife then asked incredulously in Chinese how much the food cost, and the lady confirmed it was 20 RM. This makes the food at this restaurant the most expensive vegetarian mixed rice I have ever had in Malaysia. In my two years of living in Malaysia and dining at numerous food court establishments (most of which were not vegetarian), all the staff were honest, friendly, and accommodated my requests for vegan food. Therefore, it is disheartening that the first time I experienced something like this was at a vegan restaurant.